Kids may not feel comfortable approaching parents with questions about sexuality but let them know your views on sex and birth control. Knowing where you stand helps kids make choices that are right for them.

These RPM3 guidelines aren’t meant to be just another parenting “how to,” telling you what to do. RPM3 does more than tell stories about what people think about parenting, it incorporates 30 years of NICHD research to tell you what really works.

Parents are role models and should try to follow the healthy eating and physical activity patterns that you would like your children to follow. Learn how you can play an important role in preventing eating disorders and obesity for your children.

Too much screen time can have unhealthy side effects on your child. Learn why it's wise to monitor and limit the time your child spends playing video games, watching TV, and playing games on the Internet.

Your child looks to you for guidance and support in making life decisions—including the decision not to use alcohol. This guide offers talking tips and strategies to prevent underage drinking to parents and guardians of young people ages 10 to 14.

Being a parent gets more exciting as your toddler learns to talk, play with you and others, and make decisions. In this set of 12 newsletters, find out from child development experts the typical stages toddlers go through during their second and third years of life.

These pages contain tips on how to be a better father, and discuss such issues as discipline, teaching values to children, teaching kids respect, providing homework help, ideas for fun summer activities, and more.

It's important to understand the facts about steroids, their side effects, and what can drive kids to try them. Being aware of the kinds of pressures kids deal with in sports can help you make sure that your child isn't at risk.

Knowing how to talk with your children about school safety issues can be critical in recognizing and preventing acts of violence, and will play an important role in easing fear and anxiety about their personal safety.

While today’s tweens and teens may be more digitally savvy than their parents, their lack of maturity and life experience can quickly get them into trouble with these new social venues. For this reason, it is imperative that parents talk with their children about social media.

This booklet will review important health issues for you to discuss with your child before the college semester starts. Find tips to begin the conversation and how to approach difficult topics, such as underage drinking, drug use, and sex.

There are a lot of ways to spend time being involved in your child’s life. Even spending a few minutes playing an age-appropriate game online can be a great opportunity to bond with your child. Here are a few resources and ideas to get your started.

All parents struggle with some of the things their children do. While there is no magic formula that will work in all situations, it is helpful to understand the kinds of issues that impact a child's behavior.

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